Total 39 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Erith, DA8 3EE

To manage a clinical caseload To work as a member of the MDT To lead on the development of evidence based OT practice To provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to self-care, work and leisure. To Care co-ordinate a small generic caseload. Maximum percentage of role as care co-ordinator is 30%. To lead on service development To lead/participate in research/audit activities Contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans To provide specialist OT advice to the MDT To work independently without direct supervision To be an OT specialist and have in-depth knowledge of OT assessment & interventions for the client group To provide clinical support and leadership for junior staff, and OT students on fieldwork placement To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide OT service To undertake identified generic responsibilities for an agreed percentage of time To follow an agreed Job Plan To work with clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviour To adhere to Trusts requirements for management of violence training relevant to clinical area

This post involves implementing specialist OT assessments and interventions as well as contributing to the development and delivery of the Occupational Therapy service and Group programme within Bexley locality. The post involves clinical leadership and supervision of the ADAPT OT staff including one full time Band 6 OT and one part time OT assistant who works across two teams. The also post involves some generic care co-ordination work alongside having an OT caseload.

You will be expected to apply knowledge of specialist occupational therapy models, Occupational Therapy evidence base and draw upon current developments in Recovery and Social Inclusion. You will need to be committed to a service user focus and creative in finding ways to help people develop and achieve personal goals.

The post offers the opportunity to develop clinical leadership skills and enhance the Occupational Therapy services across the ADAPT (Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorder and Trauma) pathway, ensuring the occupational needs of service users are addressed and providing an occupational therapy perspective on service delivery.

You will work alongside OT and multi-disciplinary colleagues, as well as a range of other agencies. You will also be responsible for providing supervision for staff within the team, contributing to the management of the referral system and assisting the team managers with quality improvement and other specific clinical tasks.

The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for the Care Co-ordination of a small specified caseload, within the Anxiety, Depression, Affective Disorders, Personality Disorders and Trauma (ADAPT). The postholder will also work closely with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), offering specialist occupational performance assessments and interventions, utilising a wide range of skills and experience to promote social inclusion opportunities. You will also contribute and consult on step down planning and facilitate transfer to primary care services wherever possible. In addition, as a clinical specialist OT, you will provide clinical supervision to junior staff and undertake delegated clinical tasks, as required.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care
• To manage a clinical caseload
• To work as a member of the MDT
• To lead on the development of evidence based OT practice
• To provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to self-care, work and leisure.
• To Care co-ordinate a small generic caseload. Maximum percentage of role as care co-ordinator is 30%.
• To lead on service development
• To lead/participate in research/audit activities
• Contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans
• To provide specialist OT advice to the MDT
• To work independently without direct supervision
• To be an OT specialist and have in-depth knowledge of OT assessment & interventions for the client group
• To provide clinical support andleadership for junior staff, and OT students on fieldwork placement
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust wide OT service
• To undertake identified generic responsibilities for an agreed percentage of time
• To follow an agreed Job Plan
• To work with clients who have complex needs and challenging behaviour
• To adhere to Trust’s requirements for management of violence training relevant to clinical area


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

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Treatment Room Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height and weight body mass index Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings Ear irrigation Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area. Conduct chronic disease health reviews Conduct LD / SMI health reviews Conduct NHS health checks Prepare and maintain environments during and after patient care interventions Provide chaperone services for patients and clinicians Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Responsibility for Information Processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information Understand and follow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act) and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate. Follow Practice policy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internal method of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internet as the main source of internal and external information, including the retrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition. Organisation/Quality The post-holder will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk in the care of patients Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems Know how clinical governance affects the HCA role and bring to the attention of more senior staff any specific risk situation Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care Enable patients to access appropriate professionals in the team Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work, implementing improvements where required. Ensure that you are familiar with the Practices Policies available in the practice staff handbook Ensure that you undertake all mandatory training as per the practices Training Policy. Attend the practices Protected Learning Time Sessions. Maintain your CPD and ensure you revalidate all the necessary skills and qualifications in a timely manner. Cold chain management (logging fridge temperatures and downloading dataloggers, informing appropriate person if any concerns. Checking emergency equipment and ensuring equipment is in date Supporting the Quality Outcomes Framework (QOF) to achieve and support patients with specific disease areas. (this can incorporate quite a lot but we need to see where it develops) Safeguarding Affinity Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staff should ensure that they are aware of the organisations policy and procedures for safeguarding and discharge their responsibilities for safeguarding effectively. It is individual staff members responsibility to maintain competences with regards to levels of safeguarding training commensurate with individual roles. Staff should report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate agencies in line with the safeguarding policy. Equality and diversity Act in ways that recognise the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures. Respect the privacy, dignity and beliefs of patients, carers, visitors and co-workers. They must be treated equally, irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, etc. Follow the Practice Chaperoning policy. Be aware of statutory procedures, local guidance and referral criteria regarding protection of children and vulnerable adults, including Practice policies. Follow the guidance and policies and take action in an appropriate manner. Health, safety and security Wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment and clothing at all times in accordance with the Infection Control Standard Operating Procedure. Apply appropriate infection-control measures and maintain work areas in each clinical room, in accordance with the Infection Control Standard Operating Procedure, so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified including: Hand washing Universal hygiene procedures Collection and handling of laboratory specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines. Assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients. Follow Health and Safety Policies and guidelines, including fire procedures and those pertaining to clinical areas of risk. Use safe working procedures and report incidents using the incident reporting system. Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines. Patient Confidentiality and ensuring dignity and respect of patients The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role. This includes written and verbally communicated information. The job holder should at all times treat patients with dignity and respect and actively seek to assure an environment that facilitates this. Communication & working relationships To be responsible for ones own behaviour to effectively create a working environment that has a good team spirit, is professional in orientation and has mutual respect amongst colleagues. Establishing and maintaining effective communication and constructive input to areas of service development and systems re-design. Training and Development You will be required to complete the mandatory training and ensure you embrace the Training & Development Policy. You are also required to attend the monthly Protected Learning Time meetings You must have competency evidence for venapuncture and BP. Training will be provided for dressings, basic wound checks, suture / staple removal. Special Working Conditions You may be asked to work at other premises owned or associated to the practice. This will be subject to reasonable request in terms of travel compared to the routine site of work. You may also be asked from time to time to be flexible in your working hours as per the needs of the practice. You will be required to wear a uniform and/or scrubs. Teamwork Participate in team activities that create opportunities to improve patient care. Ensure clear understanding and utilisation of services and referral mechanisms and policies to meet patient need. Other You will be required to work at other premises owned or associated to Affinity Care. This will be subject to reasonable request in terms of travel compared your routine site of work. You may also be asked from time to time to be flexible in your working hours as per the needs of the practice. You will be required to: Give good and regular attendance. Maintain a tidy and organised work area. Any other duty as requested, including covering for absent colleagues. This job description is subject to periodic review and amendment in consultation with the post-holder in the light of changing circumstances. REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1994 Because of the nature of the work, this post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1994 (Exceptions) Order 1995. Applicants for posts are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are spent under the provisions of the Act and in the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in disciplinary action or dismissal by the Trust. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered only in relation to an applicant of a position to which the order applies.

Previous applicants need not apply

We are looking for a community mental health nurse practitioner with exceptional organisational and communication skills. Experience and or interest in facilitating groups/workshops.

We are looking for a motivated, skilled, and experienced Community Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Bexley Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

The Community Mental Health Transformation Programme has led to the development of the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub in Bexley and this will be delivered by a combination of clinical staff from Oxleas, Bexley Mind, Primary Care, Bexley LA, voluntary, third party and local partners. This will enable people to receive support with managing their mental health alongside help with issues including employment, relationships, housing, finances and engaging in the local community and accessing community asserts in Bexley. The Hub receives referrals from various sources but principally primary care sources including GPs and the London Borough of Bexley. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with the development of the service and requires a commitment to integrated working.

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive telephone and face-to-face assessments of referred patients to identify their needs; they will have to hold a caseload for a short brief-intervention period.

The post holders will be working in a supportive and diverse team, where there are opportunities for personal development.

The post holder will be a mental health professionals registered with NMC with significant post qualification experience, working either in a single point of access, primary care, or community setting.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

The Community Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will act as an effective member of the integrated Bexley Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, with responsibility for face-to-face and telephone assessments of incoming referrals from various sources within the borough of Bexley but principally referrals from GP practices and social services teams in the borough.

Job Purpose

To enable Bexleycare to deliver a consistent and responsive Community Mental Health Wellbeing Hub in conjunction with the ethos of the NHS Long Term Plan Community Mental Health Transformation Programme. To develop, appraise and improve the community mental health hub, working closely with all stakeholders from Bexleycare and other stakeholders to provide a robust service to people who are experiencing psychiatric and or psychosocial mental health problems in Bexley.

Overview of the Post

The post holder will deliver and or advise on the delivery of high-quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. Bexley Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is a primary care level service in the Borough of Bexley. The post sits within a multi-disciplinary framework and provides assessments (telephone, virtual and face to face) and brief interventions. The team liaises and gets referrals from several sources including GPs, Bexley Local Authority and MIND.

As a Community Mental Health Hub Nurse you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. As a senior nurse working within the Hub you are required to encourage and foster collaborative and cross organisational working.

Key Task and Responsibilities

This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities expected of a Band 6 Nurse. The post holder will be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the clinical area/speciality in which they work.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

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The Community Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will act as an effective member of the integrated Bexley Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, with responsibility for face-to-face and telephone assessments of incoming referrals from various sources within the borough of Bexley but principally referrals from GP practices and social services teams in the borough. Job Purpose To enable Bexleycare to deliver a consistent and responsive Community Mental Health Wellbeing Hub in conjunction with the ethos of the NHS Long Term Plan Community Mental Health Transformation Programme. To develop, appraise and improve the community mental health hub, working closely with all stakeholders from Bexleycare and other stakeholders to provide a robust service to people who are experiencing psychiatric and or psychosocial mental health problems in Bexley. Overview of the Post The post holder will deliver and or advise on the delivery of high-quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct. Bexley Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is a primary care level service in the Borough of Bexley. The post sits within a multi-disciplinary framework and provides assessments (telephone, virtual and face to face) and brief interventions. The team liaises and gets referrals from several sources including GPs, Bexley Local Authority and MIND. As a Community Mental Health Hub Nurse you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care. You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. As a senior nurse working within the Hub you are required to encourage and foster collaborative and cross organisational working. Key Task and Responsibilities This job description is an outline of the key tasks and responsibilities expected of a Band 6 Nurse. The post holder will be required to undertake additional duties appropriate to the clinical area/speciality in which they work.

Dental Nurse Jobs in Chester-le-Street, County Durham. INDEPENDENT, £13 per hour, dental nursing and reception support, excellent staff retention in one of the oldest market towns in County Durham. ZEST Dental Recruitment is working in partnership with an established private dental practice seeking to recruit a Dental Nurse.

• Independent Dental Practice
• Full-time Dental Nurse
• Chester-le-Street, County Durham
• £13 per hour
• Nurse work and reception ideally
• Very well-established and maintained patients
• Supportive principal and excellent staff retention
• Superb equipment, fully digital practice with systems for Dentists, digital x-rays, apex locators, iTero scanners.
• Permanent position
• Reference: CL4704

This is a modern, well-equipped and established dental practice in one of the oldest market towns in County Durham. The practice is searching for a Dental Nurse to join their highly experienced team.

As a Dental Nurse, you will provide chair-side support while patients receive care and treatment and work closely with dentists and other dental professionals to deliver dental care.

This is a superb opportunity for a dental nurse seeking an excellent practice to work in, wishing to work within a professional environment with great career prospects and support.

Applicants must have previous dental nurse experience, have a dental nurse qualification and be registered with the General Dental Council.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Contact: Caitlyn Lindley
Email:
Telephone: 0114 287 0351

To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice when appropriate. To demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures. To monitor and review the progress of therapy programmes and care plans implemented and facilitate modifications of interventions/targets as appropriate. To demonstrate skills in dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload and workload management. To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences. To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs including cultural and linguistic differences. To ensure maximum involvement of the family / carer, education staff and other professional staff and where appropriate the client in the therapy programme. To provide therapy intervention as part of an integrated team. To work alongside early years' educators and SLT assistants in delivering jointly planned programmes of intervention for speech, language, communication and educational achievement. To maintain and develop effective and innovative partnership arrangements with other agencies to ensure care pathways for clients are integrated. To support in maintaining a clinical caseload in accordance with priorities of service. To participate in the co-ordination, development and delivery of training programmes and information packages for colleagues in health, education, voluntary sector organizations and parents / carers. To respond to the requirements of relevant legislation by providing advice and a detailed report as part of proceedings including such as Education Health Care Plans, Individual Integrated Care Plans, Annual Reviews and transition planning. To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek advice and support to resolve. To supervise the work of newly qualified therapists, assistants/therapy support staff/administration, clerical staff, learning support assistants and SLT students. To monitor and evaluate own service delivery accessing clinical supervision on a planned basis. To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate through mentoring, peer support, clinical and managerial supervision. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines, and interruptions To assume delegated tasks as requested by line manager, including leading working groups within area of service, attending multi-professional meetings relating to the service. To advise line manager on issues of service delivery, including shortfall, service pressures etc within the team. To refer on to other agencies as appropriate. Please see Job Description for full details.

The Bexley Childrens Speech and Language Therapy service offers a range of services with specialist teams across EYs, ASD, Deafness, Stammering, Specialist Resourced Provisions and SEMH. We work closely across teams to provide clinical support and second opinions. This post is part of the Childrens Specialist Services and offers close working with Community Paediatricians and the Autism assessment service, Occupational therapy, Portage, Educational Psychology, Autism Advisory Service and CAMHS. Staff wellbeing is important to us and we are involved in Trust initiatives, Building a Fairer Oxleas, together with having designated Wellbeing Champions within the team. Oxleas has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts. The Bexley Speech and Language Therapy team won the Children and Young People's Directorate Team of the Year award 2021-22 in recognition of the excellent care and support we provide to Bexley families and staff. We are very interested in finding out more about you and your own interests. Part-Time/ term-time only/ flexible working considered for the right candidate. Please note that applications from overseas candidates are welcome. Full Time: 37.5 hours per week. Part-time/ term-time only/ flexible working considered. If you would like more information about the position or arrange an informal visit, please do contact us to discuss this job opportunity further and speak to Clare Brightwell, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Co-ordinator of School aged service and External Contracts) via Email: oxl-tr.BexleySCS-SPA@nhs.net or Tel: 0203 004 0092.

You will work alongside more junior speech and language therapy colleagues for whom you will provide supervision. You will contribute to refining pathways / models of provision to support children with SLCN attending mainstream and Secondary schools, or alternative provisions. You will contribute to audit and measuring outcomes in order to support service development. You will participate in service research projects and in specialist projects within the service. To work as part of an integrated team with Speech and Language therapy assistants and SLT colleagues. To participate in multi-disciplinary work with colleagues in health, education, and parents/carers. To manage a highly complex caseload independently. To reflect on own clinical practice identifying strengths and needs and providing evidence of sound clinical practice. To develop and deliver training demonstrating specialist knowledge, to develop and deliver joint training together with professionals from other disciplines. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and mentors and identify own strengths and developmental needs. To demonstrate specialist clinical skills in the assessment and intervention of language disorder which may include Developmental Language Disorder / Language Disorder co-occurring with Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). To contribute to the formulation and review/update of clinical care pathways. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice when appropriate. Written reports / care plans will be completely in a timely manner to service users and appropriate agencies. To demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures. To be a source of expertise and hold knowledge of best evidence-based practice in a specialist clinical area that will be shared with other team members. To monitor and review the progress of therapy programmes and care plans implemented and facilitate modifications of interventions/targets as appropriate. To demonstrate skills in dealing with complex issues to generate appropriate strategies for caseload and workload management. To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences. To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs including cultural and linguistic differences. To ensure maximum involvement of the family / carer, education staff and other professional staff and where appropriate the client in the therapy programme. To provide therapy intervention as part of an integrated team. To work alongside school aged / early years' educators and SLT assistants in delivering jointly planned programmes of intervention for speech, language, communication, and educational achievement. To maintain and develop effective and innovative partnership arrangements with other agencies to ensure care pathways for clients are integrated. To maintain a clinical caseload in accordance with priorities of service.

1. Clinical Responsibilities1.1 To ensure all necessary material resources are available and allocate as appropriate1.2 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate physical, social and psychological care, accordingto the needs of the patient1.3 Perform independent colposcopy and cervical screening examinations1.4 Make appropriate decisions regarding referral to Colposcopy MDT.1.5 Responsible for the safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substancesaccording to Trust policy1.6 To maintain and update skills required for cervical screening and colposcopy1.7 Provide suitably trained person/s to assist in clinical procedures, whilst maintaining thepatients safety during invasive procedures at all times1.8 Act as the patients advocate during consultations, investigations and treatment1.9 Ensure nursing practice is evidence-based, within own scope of practice and that all clinicalpolicies, procedures, protocols and guidelines have all been agreed with the Matron andbeen through the correct governance process1.10 Lead on improvement projects within the Colposcopy Service1.11 Act as an effective role model, resource and advisor to lead the assessment, co-ordinationand care delivery1.12 Lead on facilitating and supporting efficient and effective patient pathways and careprogrammes, ensuring high standards of care1.13 Ensure that patients are processed through the department in a safe and timely manner1.14 Lead on ensuring that there is effective communication within the department, includingliaison with medical staff and other disciplines and services1.15 Supervise and co-ordinate the clinical standards of all staff within the department and informthe appropriate personnel of changes in circumstances which may affect the delivery ofcare within the unit1.16 Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance for the service, show leadership and bean effective change innovator in areas of patient safety and clinical effectiveness1.17 Undertake clinical audits as required, and to be responsible for monitoring and evaluatingways to use this data to inform staff and to improve patient care1.18 Responsible for the maintenance and checking of emergency and resuscitation equipmentand procedures1.19 Maintain own professional practice and have knowledge of new developments1.20 Be aware of new concepts within clinical practice and promote and participate in suchschemes1.21 Ensure that all documentation is accurate and timely, adhering to local policy and procedureand meeting legal requirements where appropriate2. Managerial Responsibilities2.1 Manage own time, resources and diary2.2 To ensure that the Colposcopy Department complies with local and national health andsafety standards, including highlighting risks and completing risk assessments2.3 Work closely with the Gynaecology Outpatients Senior Sister, the Matron and ServiceManager regarding all management, quality and performance issues related to theColposcopy Service.2.4 Daily organisation of service/ patient caseload2.5 To respond to all appropriate PALS enquiries and complaints, both informal and formal, andto any quality alerts, if required2.6 To attend national, regional or local meetings as part of the Colposcopy Team2.7 Oversight of the current demand and capacity for Colposcopy, and the management ofnational targets, including the organisation of ad-hoc extra sessions as required2.8 Supervision and mentorship of new staff to the department2.9 Maintaining and monitoring standards of performance for the department2.10 Participate in the development and update of local policies, as well as assisting in theimplementation of national, Trust and local policies2.11 Participate in data collection, evaluation, audit and accreditation as required2.12 To be integral to the development of the Colposcopy Department, ensuring compliance withthe BSCCP Quality Standards2.13 Assist with interviews and selection of new staff, supporting their induction and training2.14 Lead on the use of lessons learnt from complaints or incidents in any teaching or trainingprogramme.2.15 Present progress updates of project action plans at multidisciplinary meetings and answerqueries relevant to the project including data and statistical analysis where required2.16 Ensure a high level of professional awareness both personally and throughout thedirectorate by holding/attending appropriate meetings, seminars, etc.3. Education and development responsibilities:3.1 All budget holders will undertake on the job training in all matters financial and will beresponsible for ensuring they are setup in the finance/procurement/HR systems with theappropriate authorisation levels.3.2 Undertake annual review and statutory and mandatory training3.3 Provide learning opportunities for staff, (including classroom teaching and bedside training)3.4 Support the mentoring and supervision of student nurses and midwives whilst on placementin the Gynaecology Outpatients Department, and allocated to sessions to Colposcopy3.5 Link with other organisations to facilitate education of self/others3.6 Comply with NMC revalidation requirements3.7 Ensure attendance at department training sessions as required forprofessional/personal/service development3.8 Act as an effective role model, educator, and personal mentor/supervisor for other staff,student nurses and midwives and other trainees, participating in their developmentprogrammesGeneral responsibilities:Patient Experience Staff should ensure that they always put the patient at the heart of everything they do. Allstaff will strive to create a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients/serviceusers care journeyTrust Policies and Procedures To adhere to the Trusts agreed policies and procedures.Equal Opportunities To promote and develop the equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trusts EqualOpportunities PolicyConfidentiality To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, Patient and Staff or otheragenciesQuality To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate/ developclinical governance within sphere of responsibility.Infection Control All Trust employees are required to be familiar with, and comply with, Trust polices andguidelines for infection control and hand hygiene in order to prevent the spread ofhealthcare-associated infections. For clinical staff with direct patient contact, this will include the uniform and dress codepolicy, the use of personal protective equipment guidance, the guidance on aseptictechniques and the safe handling and disposal of sharps. All staff are required to attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant withall measures known to be effective in reducing healthcare-associated infections.Health and Safety To share responsibility for abiding by health and safety policies and regulations, infectionprevention and control policies and act in accordance with the Risk Management Policy.Sustainability It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust's environmental impact by recyclingwherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not inuse, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.Our Behaviours All staff are expected to behave in accordance with Our Behaviours. The six areas offocus are the responsibility of each individual and should be the basis for all workundertaken within the Trust.Safeguarding The Trust expects all employees to adhere to the principle that safeguarding children andadults is everybodys responsibility, including the escalation of any concerns.Category Description/Definition Frequency/MeasuresWorking Conditions The Post holder will be based in theGynaecology Outpatients DepartmentFrequentPhysical Effort Moderate Physical ExertionExcessive screen time

The Bexley Childrens Speech and Language Therapy service offers a range of services with specialist teams across EYs, ASD, Deafness, Stammering, Specialist Resourced Provisions and SEMH. We work closely across teams to provide clinical support and second opinions. This post is part of the Childrens Specialist Services and offers close working with Community Paediatricians and the Autism assessment service, Occupational therapy, Portage, Educational Psychology, Autism Advisory Service and CAMHS. Staff wellbeing is important to us and we are involved in Trust initiatives, Building a Fairer Oxleas, together with having designated Wellbeing Champions within the team. Oxleas has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts. The Bexley Speech and Language Therapy team won the Children and Young People's Directorate Team of the Year award 2021-22 in recognition of the excellent care and support we provide to Bexley families and staff. We are very interested in finding out more about you and your own interests. Part-Time/ term-time only/ flexible working considered for the right candidate. Please note that applications from overseas candidates are welcome. Full Time: 37.5 hours per week. Part-time/ term-time only/ flexible working considered. If you would like more information about the position or arrange an informal visit, please do contact us to discuss this job opportunity further and speak to Clare Brightwell, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Co-ordinator of School aged service and External Contracts) via Email: oxl-tr.BexleySCS-SPA@nhs.net or Tel: 0203 004 0092.

Main duties of the job To work as an advanced nurse practitioner, seeking advice where necessary from our supportive clinical team, to assess, diagnose and treat the conditions of patients attending the primary care Provide professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence To attend and contribute to education and training within the multidisciplinary practice team

To provide the Bexley Working Age Adult Directorate and the Older People Service Directorate with a high quality, evidence based, systemic psychotherapy service to adult community/inpatients, their families, carers and professional networks. To provide clinical supervision to the Family Consultation services in the Borough. To provide specialist systemic assessment and therapy to families of patients. To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding assessments, diagnoses and treatment to teams, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines. To provide specialist consultation to other professionals looking to increase their expertise in systemic psychotherapy. To collaborate in the evaluation of the service and contribute to its development and implementation.

The Bexley Childrens Speech and Language Therapy service offers a range of services with specialist teams across EYs, ASD, Hearing Impairment, Dysfluency, Specialist Resourced Provisions and SEMH. We work closely across teams to provide clinical support and second opinions. We also have opportunities to develop training skills to enhance skills and knowledge for staff working with children with SLCN. There is the opportunity for professional development, and the support of a team of therapists and assistants. You will have access to administrative, managerial and clinical support. Continuing professional development is supported and the development of clinical interests is encouraged. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice from supervisor where appropriate. To manage and prioritise a defined caseload independently accessing planned supervision to support the process. To manage and prioritise own workload, accessing planned supervision to support this process. To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor. To develop the ability to target training (formal and informal) appropriately to the needs of course participants, with the support of colleagues. To develop the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided. To be aware of and adhere to service and team plans and policies. To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies. To supervise the work of assistants/therapy support staff/administration and clerical staff and learning support assistants. To explain the role of Speech & Language Therapists to visitors, students and volunteers. To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate through mentoring, peer support, clinical and managerial supervision. To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct. To participate in the co-ordination, development and delivery of training programmes and information packages for colleagues in health, education, voluntary sector organisations and parents/carers. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the client and their carers in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and implications of the same. To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the clients, carers and colleagues when managing distressing situations such as child protection issues and exposure to terminal illness. To develop the ability to manage children with challenging behaviours including the appropriate management strategies. To monitor stock levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate. To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients. COMMUNICATION To communicate effectively and with empathy with the child, parents and carers to impart information regarding diagnosis and/or prognosis, treatment plans and predicted outcomes in an understandable format enabling children, parents and carers to be involved in the decision making process at the beginning of and throughout their care. Utilize specialised verbal and non- verbal communication skills where appropriate. To apply advanced interpersonal skills to enable change within complex and multifaceted social/family situations regularly involving multicultural customs and language barriers. To impart sensitive advice/information to health, social care and colleagues in education in the overall management of the child presenting with complex problems. This will include the preparation of reports for presentation at relevant Social Care, Educational and Medical Case Conferences including child protection issues, with guidance from senior therapists. To respond to the requirements of relevant Education legislation by providing advice as part of any re-assessment process and taking part in Annual and Transfer Reviews as appropriate. To write detailed official reports regarding the childs Speech, Language and Communication and the Speech and Language Therapy advice for Education Health Care plans with the support of an experienced therapist. To ensure that reports (medical, statutory and legal) adhere to standards as stated by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists, Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and local guidelines. To ensure accurate, reliable and contemporaneous documentation of client electronic and manual records and that all administrative processes are maintained according to agreed policies. To develop skills in motivating clients and or carers to engage in the therapeutic process. To deal with initial verbal complaints sensitively in discussion with your line manager, avoiding escalation and attempting to resolve, following the Trusts complaints process. To ensure the Trust policies relating to absence / leave are adhered to.

To provide the Bexley Working Age Adult Directorate and the Older People Service Directorate with a high quality, evidence based, systemic psychotherapy service to adult community/inpatients, their families, carers and professional networks. To provide clinical supervision to the Family Consultation services in the Borough. To provide specialist systemic assessment and therapy to families of patients. To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding assessments, diagnoses and treatment to teams, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines. To provide specialist consultation to other professionals looking to increase their expertise in systemic psychotherapy. To collaborate in the evaluation of the service and contribute to its development and implementation.